Ulcerative colitis

The intestinal lining remembers inflammation: A mechanism uncovered at the Weizmann Institute may explain the transition to chronic disease

The intestinal lining remembers inflammation: A mechanism uncovered at the Weizmann Institute may explain the transition to chronic disease

A study conducted primarily in mice found that acute inflammation can leave long-lasting changes in the intercellular matrix, altering the fate of stem cells in the intestine. Findings from seven biopsies of ulcerative colitis patients support the link
A section of the digestive system of a Crohn's patient. Illustration: depositphotos.com

The secret is in the texture

Changes in the intercellular texture may predict inflammatory bowel disease